D6948 heads on its holiday.

Today, 29th April, our EE Type 3, D6948, was collected by Allelly's for its 10 week (or so) holiday to our friends at the West Somerset Railway. With the current restrictions that the WSR have on its infrastructure D6948 will give some flexibilty on diesel availability as well as be a star attraction at their Diesel Gala. Thanks to Kev Jarvis for the photos:

The heart in mouth moment begins........

Careful, now! 

Messr's Stanley and Jarvis who oversaw the delicate loading operation.

Below are the provisional running dates, courtesy of the Diesel and Electric Preservation Group......

Sunday 5th May - vice DMU

Monday 6th May - vice DMU

Sunday 19 May - vice DMU

Sunday 2 June - vice DMU

Saturday 8 June - WSR 40th Anniversary (Workings to be confirmed)

Sunday 9 June - WSR 40th Anniversary (Workings to be confirmed)

Saturday 22 June - WSR Diesel Gala (Workings to be confirmed)

Sunday 23 June - WSR Diesel Gala (Workings to be confirmed)

Sunday 6 July - vice DMU

The loco returns to Toddington on Tuesday 8 July.